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Comfortable home in Alexandria, walkable to Old Town / Metro, close to DC

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Alexandria, VA
  • Place, George Washington Masonic National Memorial
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, MGM National Harbor Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Arlington National Cemetery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Alexandria

With a stay at this vacation home in Alexandria (Taylor Run), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of MGM National Harbor Casino and Smithsonian Institution. .This vacation home is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Arlington National Cemetery and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from National Mall.

What's nearby

  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • MGM National Harbor Casino - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Arlington National Cemetery - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • George Washington's Mount Vernon - 16 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Alexandria Station - 17 min walk
  • King Street Station - 19 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Grape & Bean Rosemont - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfortable home in Alexandria, walkable to Old Town / Metro, close to DC

Location, Location, Location! Experience what Alexandria and DC have to offer with a stay at our comfortable home. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, one with a queen bed, and one with a double futon. The main floor living area has been recently updated with fresh paint and refinished hardwood floors; the kitchen has new quartz countertops and tile backsplash. We live in the home when we are in town, so the kitchen is well-stocked with cooking supplies, coffee, teas and spices. There is a large deck in the back, surrounded by trees and overlooking Taylor Run creek and Angel Park, perfect for quiet mornings, dining, and sunsets. There is a driveway for one car, and ample free street parking, if needed.

Did we say location? Old Town Alexandria, King Street Metro, Amtrak station, grocery stores, coffee shops and retail all within an easy one mile walk. Walk into Old Town and enjoy amazing restaurants and a vibrant riverfront. Alexandria offers a free trolley that runs from the metro to the riverfront. We are one block from Angel Park fields and playground, three blocks from Witter soccer fields and 1.5 miles from Chinquapin Park fields, tennis/pickleball courts and Aquatic Center.

- Close to 95, 495, 395, and Reagan National Airport (5 .5 miles) Dulles Airport is 24 miles away, and also easily accessible by Metro.

- National Harbor, with retail, restaurants, entertainment and MGM Casino is just minutes away.

- Washington, D.C. is only 8 miles away, easily accessible by Metro, car, train or bus. We even leave a few Metro cards for you to use while you are here.

NOTE: This has been our family home for 32 years. Our kids have moved on, and since we have retired we are on the road a lot. When we aren't in Alexandria, we welcome you to our home. Our master bedroom and basement are not available to guests.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Reviews

Comfortable home in Alexandria, walkable to Old Town / Metro, close to DC Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lora G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shari was so easy to plan with. We came up for my father’s burial at Arlington Nat’l Cemetery so it was a short stay. The neighborhood is so appealing family homey district - saw lots of people walking dogs, walking with their children. Very much reminded me of when I lived in town. The convenience of everything around from convenience store numerous restaurants grocery stores just amazing. Didn’t have the opportunity to use the metro passes but that would’ve been GREAT. I will return to visit and stay longer.Thank you again for sharing your home during such a time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host could not have been more helpful or accommodating. We had an issue with the circuit breaker blowing and their response was excellent. Neighborhood was not what I had hoped for or expected. I am a walker and did not find the neighborhood to walk friendly. Reading light in bed room was too dim. Sofa not comfortable to sit on.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host, Shari was wonderful! Her home is comfortable, clean and inviting! She is gracious and accommodating, quick to respond and our best VRBO experience yet! The location is perfect if you are looking to being conveniently located to Old Alexandria and more. Wish we could give Shari and her home TEN STARS!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house and area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, had everything we needed, lovely neighborhood, and the hosts even let us add on an extra day when I discovered that I had messed up and only booked 2 nights. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

Great spot to stay. Very straightforward check in and clean home.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

We stayed here as an entry point into D.C. Shari is a fantastic host who is very responsive to inquiries. Their cozy home is in a very pleasant neighborhood with good access to the Metro. Aside from all that D.C. has to offer, Old Town Alexandria is worth your time also. Will definitely return if another D.C. visit is in our future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025